Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gerald Adams Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Gerald Adams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald Adams Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Gerald Adams Elementary School is ranked #1975 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gerald Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Gerald Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poinciana Elementary School, Horace O'bryant School, Sigsbee Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School?
665 students attend Gerald Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gerald Adams Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald Adams Elementary School?
Gerald Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald Adams Elementary School offer ?
Gerald Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald Adams Elementary School part of?
Gerald Adams Elementary School is part of Monroe School District.
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